Your ghostly post is most interesting though I’m still confused as to what theatre these entities ‘reside’….Carolina or Manor? If by chance, your recent post relates to the Manor, there is a Manor CT link where the old lady, the disgruntled musician and the former male employee can appear.
Bway: It’s been a long time since my post and yours so it was good to see a recent photo of the Strand and your on site visual report. The Walgreens sign appears to have been nicely done and does seem to be color coordinated with the former Strand colors, but I do wish it were still……a theatre! Am glad that Walgreens chose to keep the original theatre facade, but perhaps a Key West historical group told them they had to do so.
veyoung: I just posted my personal thoughts concerning this sad theatre news out of Yeadon PA on the CT news link and I hope many fellow CT members do the same! And maybe a letter to the Mayor of Yeadon telling him how us CT members feel about his town’s decision wouldn’t be a bad idea either.
A very sad theatre news day for the folks of Yeadon and their art deco theatre. I hope an historical plaque is put there to remember that this theatre once existed at that location….imo, that’s the least they could do!
Bob: “Why don’t these "tribute artists” ever impersonate a celebrity in their prime?“ I agree, as the Lucy impersonator for the Lucy Festival in Jamestown NY is a youthful Lucy from the I Love Lucy days. (www.lucy-desi.com)
Love those front doors with the circle windows which is so art deco. The night photo is almost enchanting to look at…can almost see, in my mind’s eye, John T. and Olivia by the door on a date!
Who’s name should be recognized if not Mr. Michael Shea? I would guess the name Basil? And what is or will be the title of your theatre book about “illegal schemes”?
Ok, perhaps mention of M&L are on those CT theatre links, too. The Roxy is gone, but what about the Capitol and Loew’s State? The Loew’s in Atlanta is gone and that is where Gone With The Wind was premiered.
Bob: It all started with my reading Dean and Me which mentioned that M&L performed on stage at the Paramount during the Martin & Lewis years. Subsequently, there have been previous posts that mention M&L at the Paramount Theatre.
http://www.deanmartinfancenter.com/ This site has many M&L photos/information. And for those who are fans of Dean Martin there is a Dean Martin Festival in Steubenville Ohio (June 16-18). His daughter, Deana Martin is involved with the festival and wrote a book entitled, Memories are Made of This.
Ghost Stories of Charlotte and Mecklenburg County: Remnants of the Past in a New South
FROM THE PUBLISHER
The bustling metropolis of Charlotte, the second largest banking center in the country, is constantly growing and changing. Yet there are spirits from the past that refuse to give way to modern growth, or to be forgotten. The ghost of a Confederate officer, complete with his wooden leg, still appears at historic Cedar Grove. A long-dead fireman continues to hang around his old station, and even changes clothes there. At the venerable Manor Theater, the spirit of a former manager often materializes late at night; he sometimes helps with the sweeping. A deceased bootlegger still tries to produce alcohol for his customers. And one small Charlotte house is so haunted that a former resident describes the interior as “liquid black,” which absorbs even light.
Despite the Queen City’s long and rich history, until now there has been no published collection of ghost stories from the region. These 19 tales gathered by Stephanie Burt Williams, and enhanced by her superb photographs, were worth the wait.
Author Bio: Stephanie Burt Williams admits she is a rarity in her city of newcomers-she’s a fourth-generation Charlottean. A professor of Southern Literature at Belmont Abbey College, Williams’s interest in Charlotte’s past has led her to serve as a docent for Rosedale Plantation, which dates from 1815, and to write a series of historical articles for Lake Norman Times.
Kari: I’ve been doing a little research and if you go to the Barnes and Noble bookstore site and type in the author, Stephanie Burt Williams or the book title you will read about the Manor Theatre. Perhaps you have confused the Manor with the Carolina as it’s the Manor that is mentioned and not the Carolina.
We seem to have some real theatre sleuths on CT, of late. It’s all very interesting to read and now it would be great to see a b/w photo of Dean and Jerry at that dressing room window with the crowd below!
Howard: “The theater can still be saved!” Sweet words to my eyes and ears! BUT if it can’t, the very special art deco artifacts such as the pink sink need to be saved or sold, BUT certainly not thrown away!
Your ghostly post is most interesting though I’m still confused as to what theatre these entities ‘reside’….Carolina or Manor? If by chance, your recent post relates to the Manor, there is a Manor CT link where the old lady, the disgruntled musician and the former male employee can appear.
Any photos, anyone?
Bway: It’s been a long time since my post and yours so it was good to see a recent photo of the Strand and your on site visual report. The Walgreens sign appears to have been nicely done and does seem to be color coordinated with the former Strand colors, but I do wish it were still……a theatre! Am glad that Walgreens chose to keep the original theatre facade, but perhaps a Key West historical group told them they had to do so.
veyoung: I just posted my personal thoughts concerning this sad theatre news out of Yeadon PA on the CT news link and I hope many fellow CT members do the same! And maybe a letter to the Mayor of Yeadon telling him how us CT members feel about his town’s decision wouldn’t be a bad idea either.
A very sad theatre news day for the folks of Yeadon and their art deco theatre. I hope an historical plaque is put there to remember that this theatre once existed at that location….imo, that’s the least they could do!
Bob: “Why don’t these "tribute artists” ever impersonate a celebrity in their prime?“ I agree, as the Lucy impersonator for the Lucy Festival in Jamestown NY is a youthful Lucy from the I Love Lucy days. (www.lucy-desi.com)
From time to time I read the Lake Norman Times and will try to contact Ms. Williams.
What is mentioned in the book about the Carolina and any ghost(s)?
Although I wish the 1942 art deco hadn’t been ‘twinned’.
Love those front doors with the circle windows which is so art deco. The night photo is almost enchanting to look at…can almost see, in my mind’s eye, John T. and Olivia by the door on a date!
Bryan: I couldn’t view the 1962 auditorium photo posted on 12/04/03.
I came upon this by sheer accident, but did notice the location….Steubenville Ohio, hometown of the late Dean Martin!
Who’s name should be recognized if not Mr. Michael Shea? I would guess the name Basil? And what is or will be the title of your theatre book about “illegal schemes”?
What a neat photo from the mid 40’s! I even like the boy’s bike!
Ok, perhaps mention of M&L are on those CT theatre links, too. The Roxy is gone, but what about the Capitol and Loew’s State? The Loew’s in Atlanta is gone and that is where Gone With The Wind was premiered.
Bob: It all started with my reading Dean and Me which mentioned that M&L performed on stage at the Paramount during the Martin & Lewis years. Subsequently, there have been previous posts that mention M&L at the Paramount Theatre.
http://www.deanmartinsteubenville.com/index2.htm
http://www.deanmartinfancenter.com/ This site has many M&L photos/information. And for those who are fans of Dean Martin there is a Dean Martin Festival in Steubenville Ohio (June 16-18). His daughter, Deana Martin is involved with the festival and wrote a book entitled, Memories are Made of This.
Ghost Stories of Charlotte and Mecklenburg County: Remnants of the Past in a New South
FROM THE PUBLISHER
The bustling metropolis of Charlotte, the second largest banking center in the country, is constantly growing and changing. Yet there are spirits from the past that refuse to give way to modern growth, or to be forgotten. The ghost of a Confederate officer, complete with his wooden leg, still appears at historic Cedar Grove. A long-dead fireman continues to hang around his old station, and even changes clothes there. At the venerable Manor Theater, the spirit of a former manager often materializes late at night; he sometimes helps with the sweeping. A deceased bootlegger still tries to produce alcohol for his customers. And one small Charlotte house is so haunted that a former resident describes the interior as “liquid black,” which absorbs even light.
Despite the Queen City’s long and rich history, until now there has been no published collection of ghost stories from the region. These 19 tales gathered by Stephanie Burt Williams, and enhanced by her superb photographs, were worth the wait.
Author Bio: Stephanie Burt Williams admits she is a rarity in her city of newcomers-she’s a fourth-generation Charlottean. A professor of Southern Literature at Belmont Abbey College, Williams’s interest in Charlotte’s past has led her to serve as a docent for Rosedale Plantation, which dates from 1815, and to write a series of historical articles for Lake Norman Times.
Kari: I’ve been doing a little research and if you go to the Barnes and Noble bookstore site and type in the author, Stephanie Burt Williams or the book title you will read about the Manor Theatre. Perhaps you have confused the Manor with the Carolina as it’s the Manor that is mentioned and not the Carolina.
Kari: I have referred your comment/question to CTPS President, Charlie Clayton.
DeniedX: In the CT photos that have been posted the sink sure looks pink to me, but perhaps at one time it was red.
Warren: Great photo! I can only imagine how beautiful the Paramount was in its heyday!
We seem to have some real theatre sleuths on CT, of late. It’s all very interesting to read and now it would be great to see a b/w photo of Dean and Jerry at that dressing room window with the crowd below!
Howard: “The theater can still be saved!” Sweet words to my eyes and ears! BUT if it can’t, the very special art deco artifacts such as the pink sink need to be saved or sold, BUT certainly not thrown away!